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On the Cover: Find Your Best Look at The Industry Salon
By Kristen Eleveld
Ever since she was a little girl, Candace Colegrove knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up: a master cosmetologist who could bring a smile to someone’s face by helping them look their best. Now, not only has Candace made her dream come true, she has gone above and beyond with the services she and her team provide at The Industry Salon in Grayson.
Though Candace had always planned to cut and style hair professionally and had kept up her skills since obtaining her certification, she was not working in a salon when she had the idea to start her own business. Between raising her children and working at multiple jobs, Candace began to look ahead to the career opportunities that awaited her.
“Seven years ago, I wondered what was next,” said Candace. “God kept laying it on my heart to open my own salon.”
At first, the task seemed impossible. Candace called around to find a space that worked well for her needs, but the option she hoped for the most, an open space in The Railyard, was not available. The Railyard will be familiar to Grayson residents as a community space where many local retailers, restaurants, and business owners have set up shop. Determined to fulfill her dream of opening her own salon, Candace experienced what she called a sign from God when she was in the process of reviewing a rental contract in another location: she spotted a typo in the contract just as she was preparing to sign. While waiting for the typo to be corrected, Candace got a call from The Railyard – the space she had hoped for was now available and she was able to start her salon.
“I prayed for God to give me multiple signs, and he did,” said Candace.
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